August 2025 Healthy News from Manahawkin Chiropractic Center - Cox Technic® & Exercise: A Gentle Combination for Persistent Pain After Back Surgery

WHEN Manahawkin BACK SURGERY ISN'T ENOUGH: How Cox® Technic Offers Hope For Relief

Back pain that persists after back surgery can feel like a devastating setback, leaving many patients like you or your loved one frustrated when conventional treatments fall short. Cox® Technic, a specialized form of chiropractic distraction spinal manipulation, offers a hopeful conservative treatment option. This gentle technique uses a specially designed table for controlled distraction treatment of the low back, creating decompression while mobilizing restricted segments.

Research demonstrates Cox® Technic's clinical success for post-surgical back pain. Gudavalli et al. (2016) examined patients with continued low back and radicular pain following spinal surgeries, finding significant improvements in both pain levels and functional disability scores after Cox® Technic care. (1) Additionally, Trager et al. (2024) discovered that patients who received chiropractic care, including distraction techniques, were significantly less likely to require repeat surgery than those without conservative manual therapy. (2)

Cox® Technic's effectiveness stems from its ability to create negative intradiscal pressure, promote nutrient exchange, and restore normal spinal biomechanics without aggressive manipulation. This makes it particularly suitable for post-surgical patients needing gentle, precise treatment that respects altered spinal anatomy while addressing ongoing pain and dysfunction.

Manahawkin CHIROPRACTIC TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise After Back Surgery

However it turned out, Your back surgery marked the start of your healing journey, not the end of your active life! Recent research by Son et al. (2025) shows that both guided and self-paced exercise programs can safely reestablish your strength and flexibility after Manahawkin lumbar spine surgery. (3) Your body is a remarkable healing machine, and movement is its fuel. Don't let fear keep you sidelined—every gentle stretch and mindful step forward reshapes your future. Your spine is building strength to carry you toward everything you want to do again—take that first step today!

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